37 minutes ago Irritated Ruben Amorim refuses to speak to Ed Sheeran as singer gatecrashes interview

Ruben Amorim took charge of his first Manchester United game on Sunday, with the Portuguese unable to secure victory on his Premier League debut against Ipswich

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49 minutes ago Sheltered Venezuelan government opponents decry police and intelligence agents outside embassy

Six Venezuelan government opponents who have sheltered for months at the Argentine embassy in Caracas are decrying that local police and intelligence agents were stationed outside of it for hours

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73 minutes ago BREAKING: Pensioner, 80, dies in Lancashire lake tragedy as Storm Bert rages across UK

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73 minutes ago Pensioner, 80, dies in Lancashire lake tragedy as Storm Bert rages across UK

A man in his 80s has died after being recovered from a ford his car entered during Storm Bert, while a woman also in her 80s and recovered from the same vehicle is recovering in hospital

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75 minutes ago Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, has died

Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best

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83 minutes ago Jannik Sinner tops off dream year by leading Italy to defence of Davis Cup

World No 1 seals 2-0 triumph over NetherlandsMatteo Berrettini beat Van de Zandschulp in first matchThe rise of Italian men’s tennis has been forecast by many for years as a special generation of young, talented players gradually climbed up towards the top of the game. It is fair to say that they have arrived. One year on from their second ever triumph in the competition, Italy won the Davis Cup for a second straight year by defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in Malaga.In a rematch of Italy’s group-stage victory in September, Matteo Berrettini opened the tie with a dominant 6-4, 6-2 win over Botic van de Zandschulp, providing the perfect platform for the world No 1 Jannik Sinner. After edging out a tough opening set over an impressive Tallon Griekspoor, Sinner opened up his shoulders and mar...

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1 hour ago Cruel paedophile who ignored tears of child as he raped her again and again before recording the attacks on his phone is jailed for 25 years

George Bellwood's abuse left his victim with medical issues and wanting to die after he filmed his deplorable sex attacks. He was eventually found out after the child reported him to their teacher.

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2 hours ago Keir Starmer doubles down on benefits crackdown as he promises ‘zero tolerance’ on cheats

Labour work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall says young people who refuse jobs or training will lose payments as prime minister warns of ‘bulging’ cost of welfare

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2 hours ago England vs Japan LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as impressive England notch big win to finish autumn

England 59-14 Japan: England run in nine tries to finish a frustrating Autumn Nations Series on a high against former boss Eddie Jones

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2 hours ago Met Office slammed for not giving adequate warning to flood victims over Storm Bert

Andrew Morgan leader of the Rhondda Cynon Taf council was not impressed with the storm warnings given ahead of the weekend's severe weather

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